r/turtle is a subreddit with 151k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses turtle, struggling, looking, hard time, and looking for a home, and they frequently recommend/review canister filter, live plants, and bulbs.
Your go-to subreddit for all things chelonian (turtles!) Post photos, get/give advice, or simply share your love of turtles! 🐢 💚
Popular Themes in r/turtle
#1
Advice Requests
: "Turtle identification"
10 posts
Popular Topics in r/turtle
#1
Turtle
50 posts
#2
Struggling
16 posts
#3
Looking
10 posts
#4
Hard Time
9 posts
#5
Looking For A Home
6 posts
#6
Tank
6 posts
#7
Turtle Tank
5 posts
#8
Turtle Care
5 posts
#9
Turtle Health
5 posts
#10
Water
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/turtle
Canister Filter
14 reviews
#1
Fluval
4.6★ from 7 reviews
#2
Penn Plax
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
Unknown Canister
3.0★ from 2 reviews
Live Plants
4 reviews
#1
Java Moss
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Java Fern
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Anubias
4.0★ from 1 review
Bulbs
2 reviews
#1
ReptiSun
1.0★ from 1 review
#2
Arcadia
1.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/turtle
#1
Seeking Advice
: "This guy showed up on my garage doorstep. What do I do with it?"
79 posts
#2
Turtle Pics! :camera:
: "My little guy just posing for the camera 😂"
62 posts
#3
Turtle ID/Sex Request
: "what kind of turtle is this?"
31 posts
#4
General Discussion
: "My buddy loves a neck pet"
15 posts
#5
Rate My Setup
: "I might have overdid it with the new enclosure"
8 posts
#6
Rehome
: "(Atlanta ) Does anyone want a yellow belly ?"
4 posts
#7
NSFW - Injury or Death
: "HELP! WHATS WRONG WITH MY BABY? Respiratory disease or Vit Deficiency?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/turtle
Yearly
+19k members(14.5%)
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Last updated: August 31, 2026